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Meet Daydream, the Chat-Based Shopping Platform Melding AI and 'Real Fashion Intelligence'

Ever spent hours (or even days) sifting through multiple tabs to find the perfect sundress or work bag? That could be a thing of the past, thanks to AI. Daydream, launching Wednesday after months of buzz (and $50 million in seed funding), wants to streamline the online shopping experience. ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

'Celebrity Fashion Matchmaker' Lucia Di Rosa Is Rewriting the Brand Relations Playbook

When brand agent Lucio Di Rosa left Versace in 2020 to work in-house for Dolce & Gabbana, Donatella blocked him on WhatsApp and went no contact for three years. (For context, they had previously texted each other nearly every day.) "The entire community that I had created at Versace followed me ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Must Read: On Collaborates With FKA Twigs, Bernard Arnault Grapples With LVMH's Downturn

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. FKA Twigs has teamed up with sportswear brand On to co-design a capsule collection. The lineup consists of dance-inspired designs, including arm sleeves, tights, sports bras and skorts. A campaign lensed by Jordan Hemingway ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Meet Ellis Brooklyn Founder and CEO Bee Shapiro Live on The Fashionista Network

Steph here. I'm so excited to share that I'll be joined by Ellis Brooklyn Founder and CEO Bee Shapiro on The Fashionista Network. But here's the best part: I want you to join me! It's your opportunity to interact live with us, ask questions and be a part of the show. In addition to her fragrance ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

ICYMI: Francesco Risso Leaves Marni, Inside Prose's Los Angeles Factory & 'Forever' Stylist Tanja Caldwell Shares Career Journey

In case you missed them, we've rounded up our most popular stories of the week to help you stay in the loop. No need to thank us — just toast a chai latte in our honor when you're discussing who did what over your cinnamon roll. Homepage Photo: River Callaway/WWD via Getty Images Do you have an ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

An Oral History of Clinique Black Honey, From '70s Game-Changer to TikTok Phenomenon

In this series, we will take a look at the historical evolution of how iconic beauty products came into existence and grew so popular that they became cultural touchstones in their own right. In the TikTok era, cosmetics companies are bending over backwards to try to create the next viral hit, ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Must Read: Ben Gorham Is Leaving Byredo, The 2025 CFDA Awards Announce Ceremony Date

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Wednesday. Ben Gordham, who founded fragrance brand Byredo in 2006, is parting ways with the brand. In 2022, Puig purchased 100% of the company, with an agreement signed by both parties stating that Gorham would retain creative leadership until ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

How the Former Fashion Editor Behind Jade Swim Is Scaling Her 9-Year-Old Brand

​​In our long-running series "How I'm Making It," we talk to people making a living in the fashion and beauty industries about how they broke in and found success. Growing up in Michigan's suburbs, Brittany Kozerski Freeney first realized she could pursue a fashion career during her high school AP ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

The Next 'It' Handbag Brand Will Probably Be From South Korea

The next "it" bag may not be Balenciaga, Chanel or Loewe. As Europe's legacy labels continue to suffer from the luxury slump, a new coterie of South Korean accessory brands is setting its sights on the American market, most notably: Osoi, Marge Sherwood and Stand Oil. Capitalizing on the United ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Watskin: A Sun-Protective Swim and Activewear Brand

Brand Bio is Fashionista's guide to the best independent fashion and beauty brands — a resource for retailers, job seekers, B2B companies and consumers alike. If you'd like your brand to be featured, fill out this form. WatskinHeadquarters: New York, NYE-commerce: watskinsunwear.comSocial Media: ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Must Read: Louis Vuitton Becomes Official Partner of Real Madrid, Net-a-Porter Hires Company Veterans for New Leadership Team

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. Louis Vuitton has entered a multiyear partnership with Real Madrid. The luxury brand also unveiled its formal wear and formal travel wear collections for the men's and women's football teams, as well as for the men's basketball team. ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

ICYMI: How Fragrance Brands Reach Gen Alpha, Fashion's Summer Reading List & Miami Swim Week's Top Trends

In case you missed them, we've rounded up our most popular stories of the week to help you stay in the loop. No need to thank us — just toast a cappuccino in our honor when you're discussing who did what over your English muffin. Homepage photo: Courtesy of Evereden Fashionista's audience includes ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Why the Way We Talk About Textured Hair Needs to Change

How we speak about our hair (and how hairstylists talk about their clients' hair) was a hot topic at The Power of Texture: Culture, Community & the Future, a recent event hosted by The Texture of Change, an initiative powered by the L'Oréal Professional Products Division. Held at the ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

What Indigenous Designers Want (and Need) Out of Fashion Collaborations: A Guide for Brands

Fashion's long history of cultural appropriation is common knowledge at this point, and in North America, Indigenous communities have been among the most brazenly exploited by the industry. Even today, the American Western aesthetic has exploded into a massive fashion trend, with little regard for ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Supply Chain Chaos Is Stalling Beauty Industry Innovation, Says New Report

The beauty industry is often touted as one of fast-paced innovation, technological advancement and scientific achievement — but is it actually falling short of what it could be accomplishing? Very much so, according to data compiled by product innovation and manufacturing platform Atelier and ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

How Do Fragrance Brands Sell Gen Alpha Scents Through Their Screens?

Even before "Sephora kids" — tweens dropping their allowances on high-end beauty products — became a TikTok phenomenon, Evereden was making skin care for Gen Alpha. Kimberley Ho first launched the family-focused beauty brand in 2018 to deliver "a 'cleaner' standard for skin care" for babies and ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Must Read: Jane Birkin's Original Birkin Bag Goes to Auction, Rent the Runway Projects Double-Digit Subscriber Growth

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. The original Birkin bag — the prototype made for actress Jane Birkin — is going up for auction as part of the Sotheby's Paris Fashion Icons sale on July 10. There is no public estimate for how high the bidding ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

'Dill Green' Is Set to Be This Summer's Trendiest Color

You've heard of tomato girl summer, now meet the latest food-forward fashion trend poised to take over the warmer months: dill green. According to Pinterest's Summer 2025 Trend Report, the briny green hue is this season's must-have shade, which is sure to delight pickle lovers everywhere. "Dill ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

ICYMI: Dior Confirms Jonathan Anderson, 2025 CFDA/'Vogue' Fashion Fund Finalists & Tech Is Fueling Fashion Resale's Future

In case you missed them, we've rounded up our most popular stories of the week to help you stay in the loop. No need to thank us — just toast an iced Americano in our honor when you're discussing who did what over your bacon, egg and cheese sandwich.  Homepage photo: Victor Virgile/Gamma-Rapho ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Indie Beauty's Go-To Investors on What They Look for in a Brand

As go-to investors for early-stage indie beauty brands, Rich Gersten and Cristina Nuñez — the co-founders of True Beauty Ventures — have been asked one question probably 10,000 times before: What do they look for in a brand when deciding whether or not to invest? Make that 10,001: During a recent ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

What Does a Brand Acquisition Really Mean for the Founder's Net Worth?

The headline heard around the beauty world — that E.l.f. Beauty had acquired Rhode in a $1 billion deal — quickly flooded social media feeds with predictions about the three-year-old buzzy brand's future and declarations that Hailey Bieber is the newest member of the billionaire club. It ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Tech Is Fueling the Next Phase of Fashion Resale

As shoppers face rising prices, trade uncertainty and microtrend fatigue, fashion resale is having a moment. Data from ThredUp estimates that the global secondhand apparel market could reach $367 billion by 2029. ThredUp also found that the U.S. secondhand market grew five times faster than the ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Meet the 2025 CFDA/'Vogue' Fashion Fund Finalists

On Tuesday morning, the Council of Fashion Designers of America announced the 10 finalists for this year's CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund. The winner of one of the most prestigious awards in American fashion will receive a grand prize of $300,000, and two runners-up will each take ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

Must Read: Ulta Beauty's Q1 2025 Sales Rebound, Beautycounter Is Returning as Counter

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. On Thursday, Ulta Beauty released its first quarter fiscal 2025 results which showed its net sales increased 4.5% to $2.8 billion. Back in March, the company reported a 1.9% net sales decrease in Q4 2024 and implemented its "Ulta ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here

At RISD's 2025 Senior Runway Show, Students Took a 'Material-Driven' Design Approach

On Wednesday, the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) presented its end-of-year senior fashion show, Collection 2025. The showcase featured the work of 12 senior design students: Anna Winters, Avidron, Ruolin Bai, Jersey Bond, Isabel Clulow, Nura Dhar, Olivia Rose Founier, Vivian "Bibi" Lin, ... Continue reading * This article was originally published here